Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Haven Behavioral Healthcare; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Competitive Compensation

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, seeks an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist to lead outpatient and IOP group sessions, focusing on recovery, coping skills, and treatment goals.

The role emphasizes clinical documentation, teamwork, and discharge planning, with no routine individual or family therapy. Credentials and group facilitation experience required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of evidence-based group therapy approaches.
• Ability to maintain boundaries and therapeutic environment.
• Strong documentation and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans and facilitates therapeutic groups in outpatient and IOP settings.
• Uses group therapy techniques to address mental health and substance use concerns.
• Maintains a safe, supportive group environment and fosters participation.
• Monitors progress and documents group services for treatment planning.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team on patient observations.
• Supports discharge planning and ethical, culturally sensitive care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical documentation

Patient safety awareness

De-escalation training

Diversity & inclusion

CPR certified

Education

Clinical credential (CSW/LMSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPC)

Job description

Location: 1800 N 12th Street Reading, PA 19604

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare system providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facilities. The culture of our hospitals is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Haven.

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Daily Pay Option
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

provides clinical services in outpatient behavioral health and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) settings, with primarily the role dedicated to facilitating therapeutic groups. The therapist leads structured group sessions to support mental health recovery, develop coping skills, and promote progress toward treatment goals. Additional responsibilities include clinical documentation, treatment planning, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team. This position focuses on outpatient and IOP group therapy and does not include individual or family therapy as a routine responsibility.

Essential Functions:

• Plans and facilitates therapeutic groups in outpatient and IOP settings.
• Uses appropriate clinical interventions and group therapy techniques to address mental health and substance use concerns.
• Maintains a safe, supportive group environment that encourages participation and therapeutic progress.
• Monitors patient engagement and progress toward treatment goals and documents group services accordingly.
• Contributes to treatment planning and communicates relevant patient observations to the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Supports treatment coordination and discharge planning as assigned.
• Provides services in an ethical, culturally sensitive, and professional manner.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Educational / Experience Requirements:

• Must hold an applicable clinical credential, such as CSW, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LPC-A (Texas only), or Psychologist, consistent with state licensing requirements and facility policies.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups in outpatient mental health services and/or IOP settings preferred.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Knowledge of mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and evidence-based group therapy approaches.
• Strong group facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage group dynamics, encourage participation, and maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries.
• Strong clinical documentation, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to recognize patient safety concerns and communicate appropriately with the treatment team.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Must successfully complete required CPR certification and an Oceans-approved behavioral de-escalation program.

Working Environment:

The position operates in a fast-paced outpatient behavioral health environment and requires the ability to facilitate multiple groups, manage competing responsibilities, and respond appropriately to patient needs and safety concerns.